Choksi Lab - Junior Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,700; Full time

Job summary

The Choksi Lab at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Specialist for a full-time role focused on airway stem cell differentiation. The position combines lab management of the mouse colony with independent research under the PI.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent research experience, strong organizational skills, and prior lab work; preferred experience with mouse handling and primary cell culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least four years of research experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prior laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the laboratory's mouse colony, including breeding, genotyping, and record-keeping.
• Develop and execute an independent research project under the PI mentorship.
• Perform mouse husbandry, tissue harvest, cell culture, FACS, immunofluorescence, and single-cell genomics.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and teamwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Lab experience

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's degree / 4 years research

Job description

Choksi Lab – Junior Specialist

Position Description

The Choksi Lab at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated applicant for a full-time position as a Junior Specialist. The primary focus of our laboratory is airway stem cell differentiation, or how progenitors in the trachea build and regenerate the specialized cell types that line and protect our airways. We employ stem cell biology, developmental biology, mouse genetics, and single-cell genomics to understand this process across development, regeneration, and chronic respiratory disease.

This position is equally split between two roles. Roughly 50% of the time will be devoted to management of the laboratory's mouse colony, including breeding, genotyping, meticulous record-keeping, and coordination with vivarium staff. The remaining 50% will be devoted to the development and execution of an independent research project studying airway stem cell differentiation, under the direct mentorship of the PI. This offers the opportunity to take ownership of a scientific project, generating and analyzing their own data and contributing to publications, while building the organizational skills required for experimental science. Specific technical duties will include mouse husbandry and tissue harvest, airway epithelial cell culture, fluorescence activated cell sorting, immunofluorescence and microscopy, molecular biology, and single-cell genomics techniques.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the specialist will help with general day-to-day lab operations and be an active, positive part of the team. The position offers an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of stem cell research in a highly collaborative scientific environment.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prior laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse handling.
• Experience with culturing primary cells.

This is a two-year position at minimum, and we ask that applicants be able to commit to that timeframe. The role is especially well suited to individuals planning to pursue graduate training in research who want substantive, hands‑on lab experience beforehand.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$60,700.

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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